Puppy Beginnings Golden Guides
The first weeks and months with your golden retriever puppy are filled with wonder, questions, and a few sleepless nights. These guides are written from our own experience raising Vermont's happiest retrievers — to help you feel confident, prepared, and present for every milestone.
Bringing Your Puppy Home
Everything you need before your puppy arrives — from setting up a safe space to the first night home.
Print or Download this GuidePuppy Potty Training
A calm, consistent approach to house training your golden retriever puppy from day one.
Print or Download this GuideCrate Training Guide
How to introduce the crate gently so your puppy sees it as a safe, comfortable den.
Print or Download this GuidePuppy Socialization Timeline
The critical windows for socialization and how to introduce your puppy to the world with confidence.
Print or Download this GuidePuppy Vaccination Timeline
A clear schedule for your puppy's first year of health — what vaccines are needed and when.
Print or Download this GuideFeeding Schedule by Age
How much and how often to feed your golden retriever puppy as they grow through their first year.
Print or Download this GuideFirst Year Puppy Milestones
A month-by-month look at what to expect as your golden retriever grows from puppy to young adult.
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